Europe boasts some of the best ski resorts in the world. The majority of these resorts can be found in countries such as Switzerland, Austria and France. Are you planning for a ski holiday in Europe? Here are some of the top ski resorts on the continent. If you are looking to find ski resorts near airports check out goski.co.uk. They have complete guides to hundreds of ski reports throughout Europe.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is situated in a car-free, scenic setting with about 350 kilometers of marked trails. Gondolas and horse-drawn carriages add to the attractiveness of this place. Featuring its own helipad, the ski resort is less than four hours away from Basel, Geneva, Zurich and Milan. Skiing activities go on around here year round. The views around Zermatt are simply stunning, including spectacular views of the popular Klein Matterhorn. It is not just about skiing here. Skiers have surplus dining and drinking options, as Zermatt boasts of more than 60 places to grab something to eat and drink across its three mountains.
St. Anton, Austria
A cool place for apr¨s ski, St. Anton offers over 400 miles of side- and back-country terrain. The resort also features more than 80 lifts and 250 kilometers of piste as well as around 185 kilometers of deep-snow descents. Valluga is a key ski feature of the resort. The ski resort offers an ideal place for skiers of all levels. However, St. Anton is not only about being a world-class skiing location; it is also known for its nightlife. Der Moosewirt and Krazy Kanguruh are two highly popular on-piste bars at the resort. There are also several other ways to indulge yourself while there.
Kitzbuhel, Austria
Also simply referred to as “Kitz,” this resort makes for a great place to watch a ski race. More than 80,000 people usually converge at Kitzbuhel to watch some of the best skiers in the world take part in a popular and highly challenging downhill race. There are about 54 lifts and 60 groomed trails available. The trails around Kitzbuheler Horn are perfectly groomed for cruising. Advanced and intermediate skiers should consider checking out the popular Ski Safari. The Kitz’s Streif is revered as the most difficult downhill trail in the world. Lively nightlife is also assured due to the ski resort’s nearness to Munich.
Verbier, Switzerland
This ski resort offers way more than great skiing with snowsure runs extending more than 400 kilometers. Located in a French-speaking town in western Switzerland, Verbier has many steeps accessible by lifts. It is a great resort for powder skiing with varying terrain from the undemanding Stairway to Heaven to the thorny routes off the Mont Fort. Highly frequented by popular figures, this Swiss resort boasts of many luxurious, 5-star hotels and chalets with Michelin-starred chefs.
Chamonix, France
With five ski areas and many lift-accessed steeps, Chamonix is the perfect resort for skiers, especially the experts. The backcountry makes this resort a favorite for advanced skiers and snowboarders. It is highly popular for its off-piste terrain. The Vallee Blanche Glacier and Aiguille du Midi provide skiers terrain with differing difficulty levels to conquer.
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